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Voltage Regulation Techniques
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Linear Voltage Regulator
A linear voltage regulator maintains a constant output voltage despite changes in the input voltage or load conditions. It dissipates excess power as heat.
Switching Voltage Regulator
A switching regulator converts the input voltage to a higher or lower level using an inductor, transformer, or capacitor, with higher efficiency than linear regulators.
Zener Diode Voltage Regulator
A simple voltage regulator using a Zener diode’s reverse breakdown voltage characteristic to maintain a steady output voltage.
Voltage Reference
A device or circuit that provides a constant voltage output used as a reference for other components or circuits to ensure accurate and stable operation.
Series Pass Regulator
A type of linear regulator that uses a variable element, like a transistor, connected in series with the load to maintain a constant output voltage.
Shunt Regulator
A type of voltage regulator that connects in parallel with the load and shunts current to ground to regulate the output voltage.
Feedback Control
A technique used in regulators where a portion of the output is fed back to the control device to make adjustments ensuring stable output voltage.
Magnetic Regulator
An electromagnetic device that regulates voltage by using the saturation of a magnetic core to limit AC voltage.
SCR Voltage Regulator
A regulator using Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) to chop the AC input waveform and thereby control the output voltage to a load.
Voltage Divider
A resistive circuit that outputs a fraction of the input voltage, used for setting reference voltages in regulators.
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